81. H.1623.
- Reference (shelfmark):
- H.1623.
- Title:
- CHARLES HENRY PURDAY: ‘The Old English Gentleman’; 1833-75, n.d. A collection of 26 printed editions of this song, including pirated editions, parodies and related pieces, with annotations, letters and newspaper cuttings, compiled and written by Purday. The manuscript portions of the volume include:— a list of contents (f. 1v); – ‘Some account of the Origin and Trial of the Old English Gentleman’, dated 11 Jan. 1875 (ff. 2, 7, 10-13); – and ‘La Scala di Grado: on which was founded the first ...
- Scope & Content:
- Charles Henry Purday, composer: Documents rel. to 'The Old English Gentleman': 1833-75, n.d.: Autogr. includes: ff. 3-4 Henry Phillips, bass: Charles Henry Purday, composer: Blackstock & Brunice; solicitors: Letter to Blackstock & Brunice (solicitors) , rel. to Charles Henry Purday ,...
- Collection Area:
- Music Collections
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1833-1875
- Extent:
- 1 item